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Horticultural Correspondence College Limited is registered in England no. 03819370. Lyne Akres, Brandis Corner, Devon, EX22 7YH. Horticultural Correspondence College is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 774548 and acts as a credit broker and offers finance through the Deko platform, which is provided by Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd. Omni Capital Retail Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Reference number 720279. Credit is provided to UK residents with a UK bank account, subject to age and status.
The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture
If you work with trees, this course could help you climb higher in your career
This course is ideal if you are planning a change of career or as continuing professional development if you are already employed in the industry. The focus is on providing a comprehensive knowledge of trees at senior technician/management level – from plant biology, health and maintenance to woodland management, environmental issues and legislation. This course can provide a route into employment in arboriculture, enable career advancement into a supervisory role or act as a basis for higher level training eg for a foundation degree or HND studies. There is no examination to take with this course.
- A senior technician/management level course that gives an extensive and in-depth understanding of arboriculture
- Flexible home-study learning so you can fit your learning around your work and life
- Quality course material and excellent tutor support – to help you achieve your goals
- On successful completion you will receive an HCC Diploma
- Suitable for arboricultural professionals and amateurs
- No previous experience needed
How the course works
How the courses work
Your first set of course materials will be sent to you when you enrol. You can start as soon as you want and progress through the course at your own pace, studying when and where you choose.
This flexibility makes it easy to fit learning around work and family commitments.
The extensive course materials have been developed by arboriculture experts and are clear and straightforward, so your studying is easy and enjoyable. As you complete each lesson, your tutor will promptly return your marked assignment with constructive feedback and guidance. (You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.)
The course includes all the required study materials.
There is no formal examination. On successful completion you will be awarded an HCC Diploma. You have 2 years to complete the course.
Support
We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.
Our tutors are all experienced, highly qualified and passionate about sharing their love of their subject. You can phone or email your tutor throughout the course – to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
What you will learn
Lesson 1 – Tree Knowledge. Identification, a tree collection, tree age, street trees.
Lesson 2 – Nursery Practices. Tree and shrub tendering, nursery stock-pricing.
Lesson 3 – Tree establishment. Woodland design, urban soils, nutrition of trees and shrubs.
Lesson 4 – The Tree’s Environment. Ecology. Vegetation analysis, trees and pollution.
Lesson 5 – Design and Management of Woodlands. Contracts in arboriculture.
Lesson 6 – Plant Health. Plant pathology including a directory of pests and diseases.
Lesson 7 – Biology of Woody Plants. Plant science in arboriculture.
Lesson 8 – Legislation and Arboriculture. Health and Safety. Hazard identification.
Lesson 9 – Maintenance of Woody Plants. Arboriculture specifications.
Lesson 10 – Miscellaneous. Autumn colour in sequence. Arboriculture associations.
Study length
If needed you have 2 years to complete the course. Many students are able to complete this course in approximately 6-12 months*.
*Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.
Qualifications
There are no exams. On successful completion of this course you will receive an HCC Diploma*, graded to show the standard you have reached. The HCC’s reputation means this can be highly regarded on a CV and, combined with your portfolio of coursework, is evidence of your achievements (whether you are applying for a job or a more advanced study course).
* The HCC Diploma will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.
Career opportunities/progression
Entry requirements
You do not need previous arboriculture knowledge or experience to enrol on this course.
Enrol now
There are 2 ways you can enrol
- Pay the total course fee of £345 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course
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- Pay a deposit of just £95, followed by 5 instalments of £50
